A patient tells the nurse that his food simply does not have any taste anymore. The nurse's best response would be:
a. "That must be really frustrating."
b. "When did you first notice this change?"
c. "My food doesn't always have a lot of taste either."
d. "Sometimes that happens, but your taste will come back."
ANS: B
With changes in appetite, taste, smell, or chewing or swallowing, the examiner should ask about the type of change and when the change occurred. These problems interfere with adequate nutrient intake. The other responses are not correct.
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